Title: An American Dictionary of the English Language; Containing the Whole Vocabulary of the First Edition in Two Volumes Quarto; the Entire Corrections and Improvements of the Second Edition in Two Volumes Royal Octavo; to which is Prefixed an Introductory Dissertation on the Origin, History, and Connection, of the Languages ... Revised and Enlarged by Chauncey A. Goodrich Author: Webster, Noah Place: Springfield, Mass. Publisher: George and Charles Merriam Date: 1852 Description: lxxxiv, 1367 pp. Engraved frontis portrait after Samuel F.B. Morse. (4to) 10¼x8, full original sheep, black leather gilt-lettered spine label, advertisement endpapers. This edition continues the long-running Merriam-Webster brand, which remains the standard American dictionary. The definition of "golf" makes reference to "Strutt" (Sports and Pastimes of the People of England). Lot Amendments Condition: Covers rubbed, some small tears, and light soiling, joints cracking; some dampstains to page edges; foxed; else very good. Item number: 201559
Title: An American Dictionary of the English Language; Containing the Whole Vocabulary of the First Edition in Two Volumes Quarto; the Entire Corrections and Improvements of the Second Edition in Two Volumes Royal Octavo; to which is Prefixed an Introductory Dissertation on the Origin, History, and Connection, of the Languages ... Revised and Enlarged by Chauncey A. Goodrich Author: Webster, Noah Place: Springfield, Mass. Publisher: George and Charles Merriam Date: 1852 Description: lxxxiv, 1367 pp. Engraved frontis portrait after Samuel F.B. Morse. (4to) 10¼x8, full original sheep, black leather gilt-lettered spine label, advertisement endpapers. This edition continues the long-running Merriam-Webster brand, which remains the standard American dictionary. The definition of "golf" makes reference to "Strutt" (Sports and Pastimes of the People of England). Lot Amendments Condition: Covers rubbed, some small tears, and light soiling, joints cracking; some dampstains to page edges; foxed; else very good. Item number: 201559
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